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sincere friends, is indeed an outstanding experience. Naturally I think you are quite right in all your statements concerning Mary, but I think too, and, I know she would have me say this, that the guid- ance of her Mother and Father, and the inspiration of this group of life-time friends, have all helped her more than she can tell. We learn so much from those with whom we are closely associated, and both Mary and I feel deeply grateful for the unselfish interest that has been lavished upon her during those all important forma- tive years. For all your kindly remarks and expressions of good will, please accept our mutual and sincere thanks. *(Add your own compliments to the bride: thank the bride's parents for their daughter and for the beautiful reception; thank your own parents for all they have done for you; thank your guests for attending the wedding and for their gifts: thank your attendants and conclude with a toast to the brides- maids as follows:) At the church to-day you all knew the bride and groom, but you may have wondered who the lovely girls were that formed part of the wedding party. May I present--*(name eaqgh Bridesmaid) who added so much to the setting to-day as they came down the aisle, not just with their lovely dresses and flowers, but The respcctive lists are noted below. WHAT THE BRIDE'S FAMILY PAYS FOR 1. The bridal trousseau, both personal and house- hold. ' 2. The bride's wedding outfit. 3. The wedding invitations and announcements. 4. Organist, soloist, or pianist for the ceremony; orchestra or instrumentalists for the reception. . The wedding reception or breakfast. This includes the food, flowers, champagne or other beverages. . All floral decorations in the church, home, or elsewhere. . Gifts for the maid-of-honor and all the bridesmaids. 8. The. bridesmaids' bouquets. da . All wedding photographs. . The wedding cake and souve- nir boxes. Transportation for wedding party to and from church. WHAT THE GROOM PAYS FOR- on RON Sean Las . The engagement and wedding rings. . The marriage license. . Bachelor's dinner. . Wedding gift for the bride. . Gifts for the best man-and ushers. . If a formal wedding -- ties, gloves and bouton- nieres for the best man, ushers and himself. . Bride's bouquet. Corsage to his mother and new mother-in-law. Minister's fee. Transportation to wedding for best man and himself. All honeymoon expenses. RELIGION RELIGIOUS WEDDING GUIDE MOST POPULAR HOURS PROHIBITED DAYS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Any hour of morning, afternoon Christian Scientists are married in churches with their smiling faces. We've heard a great many good wishes extended to the bride to- day. May I say that the same sentiments are expressed to the bridesmaids. May we wish for all of you who have yet to change your name, that may look as lovely and happy on your wed- ding day as you do to-day. Ladies and gentlemen, I would ask you to rise and drink with me a toast to the bridesmaids. RESPONSE TO THE TOAST TO THE BRIDESMAIDS (by the best man) High -- Central -- Low Head covering required for women. Church followed by noon or afternoon wedding 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Others most popular, noon and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Evenings rarely. Head covering usually or evening. of Various denominations and must abide by worn. the rules of the church they have selected. EPISCOPALIAN 8:00 a.m. Communion. High~ During Abstinence Period, Lent, Holy Week, Sundays, at Christmas or Easter, weddings are not in good taste. Also during fast periods, if High Church. PRESBYTERIAN Head covering required for women. Most popular time, Saturday 4:00, 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. Also other days. In South and West 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weddings may be held on any one day of the year. However, most ministers will not marry couples on Sundays or during Lent or Holy Week, as it is not in good taste. ROMAN CATHOLIC Head covering required for women. High Mass 10:00 or 11:00 a.m. Low Mass 8:00 a.m. Afternoon 4:00 or 5:00 (no mass). No eve- ning weddings. "Forbidden times" are from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday inclusive. No ceremony may be held after sundown. . JEWISH Orthodox Conservative Reform Noon to 5:00 p.m. Evenings 7:00 to 7:30. Saturday nights, Sundays and holidays very popular. On a Sabbath (Friday sunset until Saturday sunset), high holy days--Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur (Day -of Atonement, the tenth day after Hashana). Strictest Orthodox: never Friends: May I, on behalf of the bridesmaids, say thank you for all the lovely compliments paid to them. I don't think it was very much effort on their part to look radiant and lovely today, as we are told that if you are happy, it will show outwardly. Each of us considered it a great honor to be asked by the bride and groom to be a part of the most important day in their lives. True, we have been friends with them for years, but to have a friend you must be one, and both Mary and Frank have manifested friendship in every sense of the word. If we have been able to add even a small measure of happiness to their wedding day, then may | say on behalf of the bridal attendants this day will al- ways be remembered because we were honored to play a part in this day and ceremony. (Read telegrams or messages at the conclusion of this toast.) SIGNING 'THE CHEQUES As the wedding is almost entirely planned and con- ducted by the bride's parents -- and since the invita- tions to both the ceremony and reception are issued in their name -- they naturally pay for the major cost of the wedding. Suggestions On Selecting Your Wedding Flowers Head covering required for men at Orthodox and Conservative cere- on a major holiday (Pass-over, week of Pente- cost, Feast of Tabernacles). Orthodox and Conservatives: never during the six weeks Here are a few aspects to consider when you choose the flowers for your wedding: The size and the kind of room you plan to deco- The basic color scheme you have used throughout your wedding. Your flow- ers should coordinate somehow with the colors and style of the clothes for rate. A large, lavishly fur- your wedding party. nished room requires fewer flowers than a small, Love Is Grand! bare room. 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